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My eyes don't work particularly well together. Since acquiring my wonderful Kindle I find reading so much more comfortable. Quite simply, I love it !

For me reading means holding a book I've chosen to read from seeing its cover, reading its blurb and being able to put one of my bookmarks in. But, if having an e-reader enables people with out the time to browse in a bookshop, to enjoy a book then I'm all for it!

Franjo when you choose an ebook (say on Amazon for a Kindle) you see a picture of its cover, and read its blurb and comments by other people who have bought and read it. some you can even read the first chapter before you buy. It is not done blindfold! And you when you close it, it will re-open at the page where you left off.

Having just had cataract surgery, long distance vision is now crystal clear. Will need reading glasses though, which is why e-reading is so great, as I can blow up the print size!

I do read e books on holiday but at home much prefer a conventional text. So for me it's a mixture, but I don't see me ever giving up books altogether.

I like holding a book and flipping to see how long it is to the end of the chapter - I also find e-readers quite daunting

An e-reader is very convenient, especially when travelling, just one item but as many books as you want to take with you. Q: Where does your inspiration for your books come from, do you have to do lots of research?

An e-reader is the most convenient way of taking your books on holiday, but nothing beats a real book. Q: Where does your inspiration for your books come from, do you have to do lots of research?

As I get older my eyesight is getting worse. With an E-reader I can adjust the size of print and also the brightness. I can't do that with a paper book. I can also get newspapers on an E-reader. They are a great use of technology.

I have always loved the feel and comfort of holding and reading a traditional book. However, being a forward looking nana I could easily be converted. This would really impress the grandchildren. How about it?

I would love to win an e book especially for holidays because I am fed up with lunching heavy books about. I will never give our books but it would be fun to download at the touch of a button.

I have daughters and friends with e-readers and see how much easier and less expensive it its to get copies of and read the books they so much enjoy. I have to admit I am envious of them and would very much love to have an e-reader to enjoy the books I love so much.

I peer at people reading e-books in public , but can't take the step of buying one . It still looks unnatural not to hold a pile of printed paper in your hands..

As an ex-librarian, I have always had a love of books and reading and would never give up my books entirely. While I like the feel of a book, I do think there's a place for e-readers as well, especially on holiday or when travelling. I'm a great supporter of bookshops and libraries and it's good that each encompass all forms of literature.

I love the convenience of an e-reader for travelling, instant buying power and enlarging the print for my failing eyesight.
However I also love my vast collection of real books, the joy of sharing a good book by lending it to friends and family and the pleasure of spending an hour or two in a bookshop.
There is room for both in my life!

I love how easy it is to e-read wherever you go

I've never tried an e-reader, from being a small child I always loved books and to me, they have always been so precious. However, because of my reluctance to part with any of them, I have 6 bookcases full, plus piles of books sat beside them and really can't have any more, so I think it may be time to start thinking about an alternative reading source!

Myself and my 3 sisters bought my Mother an Ereader. We were worried that she wouldn't 'get the hang' of it....how wrong were we,she hardly ever puts it down. Certainly one of the best presents we have bought her!!

I have not yet succumbed to e-reading - there is something special about the feel and smell of opening a brand new book

I love real books, the feel, the smell....however, I took my sister's kindle on holiday and loved it. I can read at night with the light off, and it always opens at the right page! It introduced me to lots of new authors too. The thing I really like is being able to read a sample chapter free before buying. I'm still reading real books too.

A question for Margaret Drabble. Do you write a book in order from beginning to end, or do you sometimes write some later bits, then go back and fill in the gaps? (Hope this makes sense.)

I love e-reading, provided I have my reader with me I can read. Ideal if I'm the family 'TAXI', waiting for a pick up, that odd minute, and best of all, to go on holiday with a choice of books while still having clothes to wear!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Traditional books have a place in my house, especially ones for reference . . . but ebooks can be read on a train, in a plane, and take up such a small amount of space. That's where they excel!

M/S Drabble, to you do a lot of research for your plots, or do you draw on your life experience?

Love real books - have never tried ebooks and not sure if I want to.

Yes “real” books can be lovely
Their touch, their smell, their looks,
But as my hands get weaker
I prefer to read e-books.
I can make the words the size I want
And see how far I’ve read
And on my lovely Kobo Glo
There’s a light to read in bed.

A surprising number of people on a thread where they may win an ebook are posting to say they don't think they would want one.